<<Anyway - I've been campaigning since then for a replacement, ideally a mongrel with either German Shepherd or Rottweiler traces. Something big, at ease with itself, and healthy. >> I have a Chihuahua. Meets one (possibly two) of your requirements, but no obvious Rottweiler traces. Loves to go for Audi rides. "Yo Quiero UrQ" Bill Elliott Lake Mills, WI